Île de la Cité & Notre-Dame Walking Tour
The island where Paris was born. Two thousand years of history in two hours.
Duration
2–2.5 hours
Group
Private
198 reviews
4.9 / 5
From
€84pp
What's included
Not included:Food and drinks
Highlights
- Reopened Notre-Dame Cathedral — entry included, queue managed
- Pont Neuf — oldest bridge in Paris, 381 carved mascarons
- La Conciergerie — Marie Antoinette's revolutionary prison
- Sainte-Chapelle exterior (interior optional)
- Hôtel-Dieu — oldest functioning hospital in the world (651 AD)
- From Roman Lutetia to the 1944 Liberation
Practical information
Meeting point
15 Place du Pont-Neuf — equestrian statue of Henri IV on Pont Neuf
Duration
2–2.5 hours
Group size
Private — your group only
Languages
English (primary). Other languages on request.
Availability
Operates year-round. Live availability via the booking calendar.
Meals
Food and drinks
Privacy
100% private — only your group, never shared with strangers.
Step by step
- 01
Meet at Henri IV statue
Pont Neuf — Wars of Religion and the king who ended them.
- 02
Place Dauphine
Henry IV's planned square, the original western tip.
- 03
Conciergerie
Revolutionary prison, Marie Antoinette's final weeks.
- 04
Palais de Justice
From medieval royal palace to French supreme courts.
- 05
Sainte-Chapelle exterior
Interior visit optional — 1,134 stained-glass panels.
- 06
Préfecture & Hôtel-Dieu
1944 Liberation uprising and the world's oldest hospital.
- 07
Marché aux Fleurs & Notre-Dame
Exterior reading of the cathedral, then free interior visit with guide.
Frequently asked questions
Is this tour really private?
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Yes — 100% private. Only your group, never shared with strangers. The price from €84 per person is based on a private group of 2.
Where do we meet?
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15 Place du Pont-Neuf — equestrian statue of Henri IV on Pont Neuf.
How long is the tour?
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2–2.5 hours. Operates year-round. Live availability via the booking calendar.
What's included — and what isn't?
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Included: Private guide, Notre-Dame entry (free, queue managed by guide). Not included: Food and drinks.
What languages is the tour available in?
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English (primary). Other languages on request.
How do I book, and is the price per person?
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Use the live booking calendar on this page for instant confirmation. Prices are per person and start from €84 based on a private group of 2 — the per-person rate decreases as your group grows.
Can I add anything to this tour?
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Yes. Optional add-ons: Add Sainte-Chapelle interior (€50pp ticket); Add Seine River Cruise from Vert-Galant pontoon.
Per person, from
€84
Based on a private group of 2.
100% private — only your group, never shared with strangers. · Live availability via the calendar.
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